The Petland Charities
The Petland Charities is a private foundation based in Chillicothe, Ohio. It supports community-based programs to improve pets’ lives, including animal welfare, reducing pet homelessness, and strengthening connections between people and pets.
The Petland Charities at a glance
In short: The Petland Charities gave $158K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Indiana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,576
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -65.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,758
- +75.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,914
- Total assets
- $32,132
- -34.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Petland Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Riverside Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: (740) 775-2464
Website: https://petlandcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Petland Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue Foundation ($81K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 133 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Indiana (51%) and Ohio (34%). Other reported recipient-state shares were Kentucky (6%), Missouri (6%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Petland Charities open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $261K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, IN | College of Veterinary Medicine | $81,010 |
| Ross County Humane Society Chillicothe, OH | Ross Co Humane Society Animal Programs | $46,557 |
| PDC Charity Louisville, KY | For Charitable Purposes | $10,231 |
| All Dogs Dream Neosho, MO | For Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Animal Behavior Counseling Services-Traci Shreyer Somerset, OH | Charitable Use | $3,328 |
| Asheville Humane Society Asheville, NC | For Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Caps for the Cure Cincinnati, OH | For Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Delaware County Delaware, OH | For Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Cabin Critters Rescue Wheelersburg, OH | Programs for Animal Protection | $500 |
| Kidslinkedcom Columbus, OH | For Charitable Purposes | $450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,132 | $158,245 | $175,098 | $157,576 | 10 | $175,098 |
| 2023 | $48,985 | $233,943 | $276,171 | $260,587 | 29 | $276,171 |
| 2022 | $91,213 | $208,936 | $233,024 | $215,731 | 31 | $233,024 |
| 2021 | $115,301 | $168,402 | $142,401 | $93,929 | 32 | $142,401 |
| 2020 | $89,300 | $87,054 | $78,346 | $76,696 | 31 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Petland Charities states that its mission is to build a healthier and happier world for pets by improving standards of care, improving the lives of canines, reducing pet homelessness in communities, and creating special connections.
Its website describes support for breeder education and Purdue University’s Canine Care Certification program; local shelters and pet-rescue efforts; service dogs for disabled veterans; classroom pets; and therapy dogs and K9 units. The 2024 filing also identifies direct charitable activities involving Ross County Humane Society animal-protection programs, feeding, and supplies, as well as various animal-protection, disaster-relief, and other charitable programs.
Among its 2024 grantees, Ross County Humane Society describes its mission as operating an animal shelter that offers pet adoption, veterinary services, and burials. Asheville Humane Society describes its mission as building a supportive community that positively impacts pets and people.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $157,576 in 2024. The grants ranged from $450 to $81,010, with a median of $2,914. Its largest 2024 grants were $81,010 to Purdue Foundation for the College of Veterinary Medicine and $46,557 to Ross County Humane Society for its animal programs. Other notable grants were $10,231 to PDC Charity and $10,000 to All Dogs Dream, each for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Kunzelman, Steve Huggins, and Mike Voinovich as directors.
The Petland Charities's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Kunzelman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Voinovich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Huggins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward Kunzelman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Watson (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Petland Charities
How much does The Petland Charities give each year?
The Petland Charities gave $158K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $261K across 29 grants.
What is The Petland Charities's typical grant size?
The Petland Charities's median grant in 2024 was $2,914, and its average grant was $15,758, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Petland Charities that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Petland Charities give grants?
The Petland Charities gives mostly in Indiana: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (34%) and Kentucky (6%).
Who are The Petland Charities's largest grantees?
The Petland Charities's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue Foundation ($81,010), Ross County Humane Society ($46,557) and PDC Charity ($10,231), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Petland Charities?
The Petland Charities reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $158K.
What does The Petland Charities fund?
Petland Charities states that its mission is to build a healthier and happier world for pets by improving standards of care, improving the lives of canines, reducing pet homelessness in communities, and creating special connections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Petland Charities?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Petland Charities's EIN?
The Petland Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2233168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Petland Charities accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Petland Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-petland-charities-morg_b8179ad2c12d4e07a73a46ada95f3355
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